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I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.

The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.

I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
color that isn't empty yet. The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't
look too expensive. I expect if I got the printer I would only print
CDs and a test page every week so the head doesn't clog up.

Thanks for any thoughts.

John
 
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John Worman wrote:

> I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
> I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
> interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>
> The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
> I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
> check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>
> I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
> color that isn't empty yet.


You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
the US you do not have a choice.

> The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect
> if I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week
> so the head doesn't clog up.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts.
>
> John
 
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You can get the UK versions of Canon printers in the US, I just did.
You just have to know where to look.

http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=CAN_PIXMA_IP4000



"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> John Worman wrote:
>
> > I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
> > I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
> > interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
> >
> > The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
> > I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
> > check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
> >
> > I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
> > color that isn't empty yet.
>
>
> You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
> empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
> the US you do not have a choice.
>
> > The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect
> > if I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week
> > so the head doesn't clog up.
> >
> > Thanks for any thoughts.
> >
> > John
 
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Dan G wrote:

>You can get the UK versions of Canon printers in the US, I just did.
>You just have to know where to look.
>
>

Is there any difference between the versions ie the electrical etc?

>http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=CAN_PIXMA_IP4000
>
>
>
>"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:7CY8e.3051$J12.2875@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
>
>
>>John Worman wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
>>>I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>>>interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>>
>>>The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
>>>I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>>>check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>>
>>>I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
>>>color that isn't empty yet.
>>>
>>>
>>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
>>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
>>the US you do not have a choice.
>>
>>
>>
>>>The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect
>>>if I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week
>>>so the head doesn't clog up.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any thoughts.
>>>
>>>John
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
>
 
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The man is looking at the R200 for it's ability to print on CDs and DVDs. I
doubt the Canon can do that. ;-)

I have the R300, which is the same as the R200 except it has the card slots
for the digital camera cards. I have had NO problems with it, output is
awesome and compatible inks are cheap for it.


"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> John Worman wrote:
>
>> I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer? I've
>> not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>> interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>
>> The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
>> notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>> check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>
>> I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a color
>> that isn't empty yet.
>
>
> You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
> empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
> the US you do not have a choice.
>
>> The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect if
>> I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week so
>> the head doesn't clog up.
>>
>> Thanks for any thoughts.
>>
>> John
 
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I'm about to find out about the voltage, but in past cases, the printer came
with a plug adapter. The printers themselves are supposed to be
multi-voltage capable, so either 210 or 110 would work. If I'm wrong, I'll
post back in a few days.


"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Dan G wrote:
>
> >You can get the UK versions of Canon printers in the US, I just did.
> >You just have to know where to look.
> >
> >
>
> Is there any difference between the versions ie the electrical etc?
>
> >http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=CAN_PIXMA_IP4000
> >
> >
> >
> >"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> >news:7CY8e.3051$J12.2875@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
> >
> >
> >>John Worman wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
> >>>I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
> >>>interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
> >>>
> >>>The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
> >>>I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
> >>>check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
> >>>
> >>>I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
> >>>color that isn't empty yet.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
> >>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
> >>the US you do not have a choice.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>>The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect
> >>>if I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week
> >>>so the head doesn't clog up.
> >>>
> >>>Thanks for any thoughts.
> >>>
> >>>John
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> >
> >
> >
 
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billygee left this... wrote:

>The man is looking at the R200 for it's ability to print on CDs and DVDs. I
>doubt the Canon can do that. ;-)
>
>

The European Canon Pixmas does indeed have that capability. Because of
patent problems, that feature is omitted in North America.

>I have the R300, which is the same as the R200 except it has the card slots
>for the digital camera cards. I have had NO problems with it, output is
>awesome and compatible inks are cheap for it.
>
>

My friend had 3 of them. The first 2 failed because of a design error in
the CD print feed. This engineering error was admitted by Epson. I
will also guarantee that nobody ever has a problem with 3rd party ink
until they have a problem.

>
>"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:7CY8e.3051$J12.2875@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
>
>
>>John Worman wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer? I've
>>>not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>>>interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>>
>>>The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
>>>notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>>>check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>>
>>>I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a color
>>>that isn't empty yet.
>>>
>>>
>>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
>>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
>>the US you do not have a choice.
>>
>>
>>
>>>The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect if
>>>I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week so
>>>the head doesn't clog up.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any thoughts.
>>>
>>>John
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
>
 
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I emailed expansys-usa about the canon printers that print on cds.
And they emailed me back saying that they could only ship the usa model
in the usa.
and it does not print on cds.If you get one please post here about it.
John.H.

Dan G wrote:
> You can get the UK versions of Canon printers in the US, I just did.
> You just have to know where to look.
>
> http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=CAN_PIXMA_IP4000
>
>
>
> "measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:7CY8e.3051$J12.2875@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
>
>>
>>John Worman wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
>>>I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>>>interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>>
>>>The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
>>>I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>>>check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>>
>>>I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
>>>color that isn't empty yet.
>>
>>
>>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
>>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
>>the US you do not have a choice.
>>
>>
>>>The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect
>>>if I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week
>>>so the head doesn't clog up.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any thoughts.
>>>
>>>John
>
>
>

--












*Magic is believing in yourself*

*If you can do that*

*You can make anything happen*
 
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All I can say is they have been shipping UK versions all along, and the 4000
is advertised as being CD/DVD capable on their site. I'll find out soon
enough.


"John H" <jhen@NoSpam.com> wrote in message
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> I emailed expansys-usa about the canon printers that print on cds.
> And they emailed me back saying that they could only ship the usa model
> in the usa.
> and it does not print on cds.If you get one please post here about it.
> John.H.
>
> Dan G wrote:
> > You can get the UK versions of Canon printers in the US, I just did.
> > You just have to know where to look.
> >
> > http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=CAN_PIXMA_IP4000
> >
> >
> >
> > "measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> > news:7CY8e.3051$J12.2875@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
> >
> >>
> >>John Worman wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
> >>>I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
> >>>interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
> >>>
> >>>The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
> >>>I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
> >>>check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
> >>>
> >>>I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
> >>>color that isn't empty yet.
> >>
> >>
> >>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
> >>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
> >>the US you do not have a choice.
> >>
> >>
> >>>The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect
> >>>if I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week
> >>>so the head doesn't clog up.
> >>>
> >>>Thanks for any thoughts.
> >>>
> >>>John
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Magic is believing in yourself*
>
> *If you can do that*
>
> *You can make anything happen*
>
 
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If you only get 2 refills before the head permanently clogs and the printer
has to be dumped you are still winning financially over buying 2 sets of OEM
cartridges (at UK prices anyway).



"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> billygee left this... wrote:
>
>>The man is looking at the R200 for it's ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>I doubt the Canon can do that. ;-)
>>
>
> The European Canon Pixmas does indeed have that capability. Because of
> patent problems, that feature is omitted in North America.
>
>>I have the R300, which is the same as the R200 except it has the card
>>slots for the digital camera cards. I have had NO problems with it, output
>>is awesome and compatible inks are cheap for it.
>>
>
> My friend had 3 of them. The first 2 failed because of a design error in
> the CD print feed. This engineering error was admitted by Epson. I will
> also guarantee that nobody ever has a problem with 3rd party ink until
> they have a problem.
>
>>
>>"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>news:7CY8e.3051$J12.2875@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
>>
>>>John Worman wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>>I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
>>>>I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>>>>interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>>>
>>>>The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
>>>>notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>>>>check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>>>
>>>>I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
>>>>color that isn't empty yet.
>>>>
>>>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
>>>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
>>>the US you do not have a choice.
>>>
>>>
>>>>The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect if
>>>>I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week so
>>>>the head doesn't clog up.
>>>>
>>>>Thanks for any thoughts.
>>>>
>>>>John
>>
>>
>>
 
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SteveB wrote:

>If you only get 2 refills before the head permanently clogs and the printer
>has to be dumped you are still winning financially over buying 2 sets of OEM
>cartridges (at UK prices anyway).
>
>

Well if you are in the UK, you may be better off with a Canon printer.

>
>
>"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:MY99e.881$zX7.549@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com...
>
>
>>billygee left this... wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>The man is looking at the R200 for it's ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>>I doubt the Canon can do that. ;-)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>The European Canon Pixmas does indeed have that capability. Because of
>>patent problems, that feature is omitted in North America.
>>
>>
>>
>>>I have the R300, which is the same as the R200 except it has the card
>>>slots for the digital camera cards. I have had NO problems with it, output
>>>is awesome and compatible inks are cheap for it.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>My friend had 3 of them. The first 2 failed because of a design error in
>>the CD print feed. This engineering error was admitted by Epson. I will
>>also guarantee that nobody ever has a problem with 3rd party ink until
>>they have a problem.
>>
>>
>>
>>>"measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>>news:7CY8e.3051$J12.2875@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>John Worman wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
>>>>>I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>>>>>interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>>>>
>>>>>The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
>>>>>notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>>>>>check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>>>>
>>>>>I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
>>>>>color that isn't empty yet.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
>>>>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
>>>>the US you do not have a choice.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect if
>>>>>I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week so
>>>>>the head doesn't clog up.
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks for any thoughts.
>>>>>
>>>>>John
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
>
 
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On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:51:15 GMT, measekite <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote:

>
>
>John Worman wrote:
>
>> I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
>> I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>> interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>
>> The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
>> I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>> check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>
>> I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
>> color that isn't empty yet.
>
>
>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
>the US you do not have a choice.



The Canon IP4000 is not a match at all to the R200.


>> The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect
>> if I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week
>> so the head doesn't clog up.
>>
>> Thanks for any thoughts.
>>
>> John
 
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CSE wrote:

>On Tue, 19 Apr 2005 00:51:15 GMT, measekite <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>>John Worman wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>>I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
>>>I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>>>interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>>
>>>The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
>>>I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>>>check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>>
>>>I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
>>>color that isn't empty yet.
>>>
>>>
>>You will find out that you will need to replace every tank before it is
>>empty. But if you are in the UK get the Canon IP4000 but if you are in
>>the US you do not have a choice.
>>
>>
>
>
>
>The Canon IP4000 is not a match at all to the R200.
>
>

I know. Very much superior.

>
>
>
>>>The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't look too expensive. I expect
>>>if I got the printer I would only print CDs and a test page every week
>>>so the head doesn't clog up.
>>>
>>>Thanks for any thoughts.
>>>
>>>John
>>>
>>>
>
>
>
 
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"John Worman" <swjwcm@charter.net> wrote in message
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| I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
| I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
| interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
|
| The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
| notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
| check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
|
| I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
| color that isn't empty yet. The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't
| look too expensive. I expect if I got the printer I would only print
| CDs and a test page every week so the head doesn't clog up.

Sam's Club has them for < $78 bucks (I assume the online discount works so
the net is $58.00)

Been using Epson for years. I've been though my last Epson. Looked at the
R200 as the specks were nice. It's an ink hog and screwy about printing if
any one of the tanks is near empty. Been to a number of places and NONE of
the demo units worked as advertised. (one sales person said that was
because they used it too much in demos)

Right now I'm looking at the Cannon iP5000
 
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"billygee left this..." <onthespot@NOSPAMsiberian.org> wrote in message
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> The man is looking at the R200 for it's ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
> I doubt the Canon can do that. ;-)
>
> I have the R300, which is the same as the R200 except it has the card
> slots for the digital camera cards. I have had NO problems with it, output
> is awesome and compatible inks are cheap for it.
>
>

I certainly agree with you. I've recently got the R300M version but should I
really use these cheap compatable carts for it ? I'm not sure I should
 
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Anorak wrote:

>"billygee left this..." <onthespot@NOSPAMsiberian.org> wrote in message
>news:5o69e.3635$9G.289864@news20.bellglobal.com...
>
>
>>The man is looking at the R200 for it's ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>I doubt the Canon can do that. ;-)
>>
>>I have the R300, which is the same as the R200 except it has the card
>>slots for the digital camera cards. I have had NO problems with it, output
>>is awesome and compatible inks are cheap for it.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>I certainly agree with you. I've recently got the R300M version but should I
>really use these cheap compatable carts for it ? I'm not sure I should
>
>

You can choose to take the risk. It may be worth it if you print a
whole lot and you do very carefully research about what to buy. It is
sad that most of the product out there is who knows what with a website
label. If there is some good stuff out their you not only need to find
it but you need to hope that where ever you get it from that place is
consistent in the choice of their supplier. I hear 88inkjets.com sells
Formulabs ink mfg by Sensinet. Sensinet is a manufacturer that sells
bulk ink in very large sizes for repackaging and filling into after
market cartridges. With Epson, you need to be even more careful.

>
>
>
 
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It's a lower end printer, and it's main advantage is it can print on
disks. It uses dye colorant inks. The savings from individual ink
cartridges are minimal, if any. It is, I expect, the cheapest
alternative on the market currently for your needs, but recognize if you
plan on doing industrial or commercial numbers of disk labeling, the
printer will probably not last a long time. It is not designed for that
much use.

The cost to have it repaired outside of warranty due to the design will
tend to make it "disposable", which is not good for the environment.

The image quality is quite good, and the disk result is reasonable.
It's really too bad they aren't making a 4 color disk printing model.
It would save money on ink, and you really don't need a 6 color printer
for just disk printing, since the image result will not look much
different on a printable disk surface.

Art


John Worman wrote:

> I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
> I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
> interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>
> The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
> notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
> check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>
> I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
> color that isn't empty yet. The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't
> look too expensive. I expect if I got the printer I would only print
> CDs and a test page every week so the head doesn't clog up.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts.
>
> John
 
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Not Me wrote:

>"John Worman" <swjwcm@charter.net> wrote in message
>news:T1X8e.120$Ah5.76@fe05.lga...
>| I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
>| I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>| interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>|
>| The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
>| notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>| check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>|
>| I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
>| color that isn't empty yet. The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't
>| look too expensive. I expect if I got the printer I would only print
>| CDs and a test page every week so the head doesn't clog up.
>
>Sam's Club has them for < $78 bucks (I assume the online discount works so
>the net is $58.00)
>
>Been using Epson for years. I've been though my last Epson. Looked at the
>R200 as the specks were nice. It's an ink hog and screwy about printing if
>any one of the tanks is near empty. Been to a number of places and NONE of
>the demo units worked as advertised. (one sales person said that was
>because they used it too much in demos)
>
>Right now I'm looking at the Cannon iP5000
>
>

That is a good choice. If you do not need the extra quality for business
documents then the IP4000 might be even better for it is a better value.

>
>
>
 
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Is the warranty valid in the US, or do you have to ship it off to the UK?

Art

Dan G wrote:

> You can get the UK versions of Canon printers in the US, I just did.
> You just have to know where to look.
>
> http://www.expansys-usa.com/product.asp?code=CAN_PIXMA_IP4000
>
>
>
> "measekite" <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:7CY8e.3051$J12.2875@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com...
>
>>
 
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measekite <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in
news:zSt9e.3535$J12.942@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com:

> The Canon IP series is fantastic and is the best printer...


Spammer, get your ads out of here. This newsgroup is not for promotion of
products!
 
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Another SHMUCK with ears.

AA Battery wrote:

>measekite <measekite@yahoo.com> wrote in
>news:zSt9e.3535$J12.942@newssvr14.news.prodigy.com:
>
>
>
>>The Canon IP series is fantastic and is the best printer...
>>
>>
>
>
>Spammer, get your ads out of here. This newsgroup is not for promotion of
>products!
>
>
 
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Well, I've had the printer for a year now, have gone thru 4 sets of
compatibles and just about to replace this set and so far, so good. The
magenta nozzle clogged once but clicking the nozzle cleaning button cleared
it right up.



"Anorak" <00000@00000.000> wrote in message
news:42659e05$1@news.greennet.net...
>
> "billygee left this..." <onthespot@NOSPAMsiberian.org> wrote in message
> news:5o69e.3635$9G.289864@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> The man is looking at the R200 for it's ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>> I doubt the Canon can do that. ;-)
>>
>> I have the R300, which is the same as the R200 except it has the card
>> slots for the digital camera cards. I have had NO problems with it,
>> output is awesome and compatible inks are cheap for it.
>>
>>
>
> I certainly agree with you. I've recently got the R300M version but should
> I really use these cheap compatable carts for it ? I'm not sure I should
>
 
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"John Worman" <swjwcm@charter.net> wrote in message
news:T1X8e.120$Ah5.76@fe05.lga...
> I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
> I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
> interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>
> The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
> notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
> check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>
> I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
> color that isn't empty yet. The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't
> look too expensive. I expect if I got the printer I would only print
> CDs and a test page every week so the head doesn't clog up.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts.
>
> John

Here's my experience:
I bought this model early on.
I use the printer exclusively for printing DVDs.
I did experience problems with the DVD tray feeding properly.
Epson replaced the printer.
I still find that the DVD tray still requires a little "nudge" every now and
again.

I've printed over 800 DVDs with this printer.
The results are entirely satisfactory.
I get about 300 DVDs per set of cartridges.
If this one should fail, I'd buy another R200.
 
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John Worman wrote:
> I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
> I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
> interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>
> The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good. I
> notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
> check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>
> I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
> color that isn't empty yet. The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't
> look too expensive. I expect if I got the printer I would only print
> CDs and a test page every week so the head doesn't clog up.
>
> Thanks for any thoughts.
>
> John
My thanks to everyone for your input. As I do live in the USA the Canon
printer seems iffy. I have a Canon i860 that I like a lot, so Canon is
a good choice, in my opinion, but not for DVDs.

I think I'll give the Epson a try while the rebate is still in effect.

John
 
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I think you will like the R200 for printing on cds/dvds.I bought
the R200 just about 4 months ago and I like it real well.
It is easy to use and prints great on cds.
John.H.

John Worman wrote:
> John Worman wrote:
>
>> I'm wondering what the group thoughts are on the Epson R200 printer?
>> I've not been a fan of Epson printers and the only reason I'm at all
>> interested in this one is its ability to print on CDs and DVDs.
>>
>> The sample print page from the machine at CompUSA looked pretty good.
>> I notice that Staples is selling them for $99.95 with a $20.00 Staples
>> check back. I haven't even looked at other sources yet.
>>
>> I noticed this printer has ink tanks so you don't have to replace a
>> color that isn't empty yet. The tanks for one of the Epson's didn't
>> look too expensive. I expect if I got the printer I would only print
>> CDs and a test page every week so the head doesn't clog up.
>>
>> Thanks for any thoughts.
>>
>> John
>
> My thanks to everyone for your input. As I do live in the USA the Canon
> printer seems iffy. I have a Canon i860 that I like a lot, so Canon is
> a good choice, in my opinion, but not for DVDs.
>
> I think I'll give the Epson a try while the rebate is still in effect.
>
> John
 
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